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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,403.04, 24,542.46 and 10,055.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,403.04, 24,542.46 and 10,055.34 is: 15,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,403.04 : 24,542.46 = 10,055.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,403.04/24,542.46 = 10,055.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,403.04x = 24,542.46 × 10,055.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,403.04x = 246,782,779.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,782,779.74/16,403.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,044.94

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